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Alvin, Texas, in Brazoria county, is 18 miles S of Pasadena, Texas (center to center) and 24 miles S of Houston, Texas. The people of the city are in the Brazoria metropolitan area. Alvin has a population of 21,413.
In Alvin, about 54% of adults are married. Alvin is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.
In 2000, Alvin had a median family income of $43,987.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Alvin residents, with $5,625. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
In Alvin, 55% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the city rent a large number of single bedroom units.
In Alvin, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Alvin to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):
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| Walking and Biking to Work |  | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Alvin colleges • Alvin travel • Alvin mortgages and property.
 | Alvin Colleges Alvin colleges and trade schools. |
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